Tire Balancing Weights

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…the most weight you can have (in ounces) on a wheel and still be acceptable? Good question! Remember that the lead weights we were used to seeing were heavier and more dense than steel, so more weight was accomplished with less metal. 1% of the total package weight can be used to balance. Don't…

…15 weights (3.75 ounces total) is very reasonable given the total weight of the wheel and tire in this example. How will you know that your wheels and tires are properly balanced? No worries, when wheels and tires are purchased from Tire Rack together as a package, we mount and balance the tires…

…Force balancing. This advanced balancing spins the tire against a roller to account for any variation in stiffness of the tire's sidewall. It's common for there to be a stiff spot in the sidewall, which can cause a ride disturbance even if a wheel and tire are perfectly balanced for weight.…

…tireweight on performance, comfort and feel, the Tire Rack Team conducted a Ride & Drive comparing a BMW 3 Series equipped with its Original Equipment (16") wheels and tires in order to establish a comfort and handling baseline, to a second BMW 3 Series equipped with Plus One (17") wheels and tires…

…of one percent. So, if the tire and wheel combination isn't balanced with add-on weights, being off even an ounce or two can cause vibration at highway speeds. Heavier tire and wheel combinations, especially those used on light trucks, require more weights to maintain the same low percentage…

…of one percent. So, if the tire and wheel combination isn't balanced with add-on weights, being off even an ounce or two can cause vibration at highway speeds. Heavier tire and wheel combinations, especially those used on light trucks, require more weights to maintain the same low percentage…

…and if the drum's outer flange or balanceweights protrude further out than the center of the drum, verify that the wheel seats on the hub are not against the drum's outer flange or balanceweights. If you have any questions, contact your sales specialist or Tire Rack's customer service department.…

…OE tires. For the most part, today's vehicles are lighter, more fuel-efficient and more responsive than those built a decade ago. This has caused corresponding reductions in tireweight and rolling resistance, while enhancing the tire's handling capabilities. Unfortunately even the best tires are…

…tire size can get complicated, especially if you decide to upgrade from your vehicle's Original Equipment size. The expert sales team at the Tire Rack is always ready to offer performance and fitment advice. Call 888-541-1777. A tire's first requirement is that it must be able to carry the weight of…

…tire maker builds a tire of a certain size (i.e. 235/60R18) the tire could be installed on a number of different vehicles. But the automaker knows just how heavy a car is and the front-to-rear balance of that weight. This is why some cars utilize slightly higher pressure in the front or rear tires.…